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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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